Computer Science Department Ambassador Allen Morgan Computer Science Department Ambassador BA Music Mercer AA Telecom 25 yrs exp in IT
BS Computer Science Graduate ‘98 Matt Trevathan BS Computer Science Graduate ‘98
Background Eagle Scout Began in engineering More interested in software and logic so switched to CSC
Why Mercer? Broad base options in the educational experience “Business is more than programming” Wide variety of degree options Coding, logic, and problem solving studies
Extracurriculars at Mercer Binary Bears Resident Assistant (RA) Pursued outside software development opportunities
What has he accomplished? Awarded over 200 Patents Internationally published in tech industry Wrote the algorithm for Microsoft that deals with international data storage solution Myers/Briggs Shopping Cart that predicts buying habits based on shopping history
Advice for Freshmen “Take Discrete Math as soon as you can. The tools you learn in that class help you at Mercer and the rest of your technical career.”